Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Line up for the parade begins at 4:45 P.M. at Alder Land Beach access. Starts at 5:30 p.m.
South Forest Beach to Lowcountry Celebration Park
The Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade is a free community event created by the renowned lantern artist Chantelle Rytter. The purpose of this incredible event is to celebrate the Island's diverse culture, history, and ecology.
The parade will step off at 5:30 PM, right after sunset, and travel north along South Forest Beach from Alder Lane to Coligny Beach Park, continue along Avocet and Lagoon roads, and conclude in Lowcountry Celebration Park. Spectators can watch along the beach anywhere between Alder Lane and Coligny Beach Park, along Lagoon Road, or enjoy the finale at Lowcountry Celebration Park.
For a safe and enjoyable experience, please keep in mind the following rules:
• Follow the instructions of all Town of Hilton Head Island staff, Beaufort County Sheriff's Office deputies, security officers, and volunteers.
• No firearms allowed
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please do not walk through or stand on the sand dunes
• No bicycles permitted
• No dogs are permitted to walk in the parade
• Only requirement is that your lantern must be illuminated (flaming or flying lanterns are not permitted)
• Please arrive at Alder Beach starting at 4:45 PM to be assigned to our group.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Take your time, it’s not a race
The evening of celebrations will take place at Lowcountry Celebration Park. Guests will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful lanterns up close while enjoying performances from parade veterans The Black Sheep ensemble, Soda City Band, and the USMC Dirty Boots Band. This year, we welcome a new participant, The Atlanta Drum Academy. Additionally, live music will be featured at the park, along with food trucks and beverages available until around 9 p.m. Local band Groove Town Assault will play ahead of the parade’s arrival in the park.
Parking:
• First Baptist Church (100 S. Forest Beach Drive)
• St. Luke’s Church (50 Pope Avenue)
• USCB (1 Sand Shark Drive) – Shuttle provided from here starting at 4:15 PM
• Coligny Beach parking lot
• Free shuttle (USCB – Alder – Coligny access – LCP) – 4:15 until approximately 9:15
The public can find more information on the Town’s CultureHHI website at https://culturehhi.org/portfolio/lantern-parade/
Natalie Harvey, Culture HHI
Town of Hilton Head Island, SC
Office of Cultural Affairs
843-816-1123
http://www.CultureHHI.org
NatalieH@HiltonHeadIslandSC.gov
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